1997–1999 Athey M8A, 1997–1999 Athey M9B, 1997–1999 Athey M9D Recall: ON CERTAIN STREET SWEEPERS, THE LEFT HAND FRONT BRAKE TORQUE PLATE IS…
NHTSA campaign 01V164000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed May 18, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN STREET SWEEPERS, THE LEFT HAND FRONT BRAKE TORQUE PLATE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ELGIN AT 1-847-741-5370.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Athey M8A recalls
- 2001 Athey M8A and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN STREET SWEEPERS, AS THE BRAKE PADS WEAR, THE…
- 1999 Athey M8A and 2 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-WHEELED, SELF-PROPELLED, ON-HIGHWAY…
- 1997–1999 Athey M8A and 2 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREET SWEEPERS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR…
- 1999–2000 Athey M8A and 2 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREET SWEEPERS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR…
Other campaigns involving Athey vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V164000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.